Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Organic hemp

Made from hemp grown and distilled by traditional methods in France, this organic hemp essential oil is ideal for promoting general wellness. Known for its soothing and relaxing properties, it is also popular for supporting joint and muscle health, as well as its purifying properties. Its fragrance is a real pleasure for the senses!

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Olfactory use

    Olfactory use

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowering tops

Botanical name

Cannabis sativa L.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Hemp essential oil is traditionally used for: relaxation, soothing, pain relief, purification, etc.

Health

Wellness

Beauty

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Properties

Hemp essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Substances with antioxidant properties: caryophyllene oxide, E-caryophyllene

  • Hemp essential oil can help you deal with pain thanks to the myrcene it contains, a molecule with analgesic properties.

  • Broad-spectrum antibacterial, particularly against gram + bacteria (Clostridium spp., Enterococcus spp.)

  • Decongestant and soothing, helps to clear the respiratory tract and relieve respiratory irritation.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Pain, rheumatism, joint health

  • Muscle tension, massage for aching muscles

  • Congested or irritated respiratory tract

In practice

Pain, rheumatism: Mix in a balm or carrier oil. Massage the mixture locally into the painful areas.

Respiratory system: mixed in a carrier oil and rubbed into the chest and upper back.

Precautions

  • Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or on children under the age of 3.

  • Irritating to the skin when undiluted; always use well diluted when applied to the skin. Be especially cautious with sensitive or allergic skin.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may present an allergy risk for sensitive individuals when used in a cosmetic formulation (in accordance with the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): D-limonene, linalool, farnesol

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test of your mixture on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • Dangerous. Observe safety precautions. Flammable liquid and vapours. Causes skin irritation. May cause skin allergy. Causes severe eye irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters the respiratory tract (if accidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting). Toxic to aquatic life, causing long-term adverse effects (in the event of massive spillage of the product into a waterway).

  • Not recommended for food use

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Originally from Central Asia, hemp cultivation quickly spread to neighbouring regions in India, Africa and Europe, before finally reaching the Americas. As it spread, the plant adapted to many different environments, enhancing its resilience and ability to thrive under different conditions. Today, hemp comprises several species with diverse chemical compositions and is one of the oldest cultivated plants.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

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